A 17-YEAR-OLD has died after a single-vehicle collision in Co Mayo in the early hours of the morning.
Shortly before 1am, gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a single vehicle on the R319 in Keel on Achill Island.
A garda statement said: “The sole occupant of the car, a male aged 17 years, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.”
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been notified and a report is due to be sent to the local coroner. The road at the scene is closed to all traffic.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for anyone with video footage from the area around the time of the collision, including motorists with dash-cam footage, to come forward. They are asking anyone with information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 502 30, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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